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BIOE 201: Analysis of Molecules and Cells

 

 

Course Topics:

  • Protein: structure, function, tools for studying proteins
  • Biochem thermodynamics and enzyme kinetics
  • Working with cells: microscopy
  • Membranes and ion channels
  • DNA, replication, genes, gene expression
  • Molecular biology tools – gels, sequencing, DNA microarrays
  • Protein sysnthesis, and regulation of transcription, cDNA librarie
  • Cytoskeleton: actin, microtubules, dynamics, and transport
  • Receptors, olfaction, vision and MAPK pathway
  • Cell adhesion: ECM, integrins, cell rolling, immunology
  • Cell cycle: phases, mechanics, stem cells, apoptosis